by Senanur Günes | May, 28 2024
In a world where the call for sustainability and environmental protection is getting louder and louder, we are faced with the challenge of making our buildings better and more efficient. But how can we achieve this goal? The answer lies in the Building Energy Act (GEG), a law that is not only revolutionizing the construction industry, but also pointing the way to a greener future. With the motto “Building Better”, the GEG provides the basis for more sustainable construction methods and an energy-efficient future.
This blog post is about how the GEG is setting the standards for green building and the impact it is having on the construction industry and our society. Ready to discover the future of construction? Then let’s dive into the world of “Building Better” together with the Building Energy Act.
Low-emission construction and action is a task for society as a whole in order to reduce the use of resources and the generation of emissions. Germany has set itself the goal of keeping its building stock climate-neutral by 2045.
But what does sustainability actually mean in the construction industry? It involves using renewable energy, reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste and emissions and creating healthy indoor spaces. It is a necessary step to ensure an environmentally conscious future for generations to come.
Sustainability refers to the planning, construction and use of buildings and infrastructure, taking into account ecological, economic and social aspects. This can minimize negative impacts on the environment and improve people’s quality of life. It is a comprehensive approach that aims to create low-emission and long-term profitable buildings and ensures value retention.
However, sustainability in construction presents us with various challenges, but also offers many opportunities. One of these challenges is overcoming traditional construction methods and ways of thinking and developing innovative solutions, as well as developing new technologies and business opportunities (such as planBIC). In addition, high costs are part of realizing the long-term economic benefits of an environmentally conscious building.
Furthermore, the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) offers a variety of funding programs for building owners and renovators who want to implement energy-efficient and low-emission construction projects. The following funding programs are supported:
KfW offers comprehensive advisory services and information materials for building owners and renovators to help you select the right promotional program and submit your application. In addition, independent energy consultants and experts are also available to help with the planning and implementation of energy-efficient construction projects. All in all, this gives building owners the opportunity to implement their construction projects more cost-effectively and ecologically and to make an important contribution to climate protection.
The previous laws of the Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV), the Renewable Energies Heat Act (EEWärmeG) and the Act on the Promotion of Renewable Energies in the Heating Sector (EEWärmeG), which were replaced and combined by the Building Energy Act (GEG) in 2020. It contains requirements for the energy quality of buildings, the creation and use of energy certificates and the use of renewable energies in the heat supply of buildings. The aim is to reduce the energy consumption of buildings and promote the use of renewable energies in order to achieve the German government’s climate protection targets.
Some of the important aspects and regulations of the Building Energy Act are:
The Building Energy Act is an important component of German climate and energy policy and sets clear standards for energy-efficient construction and renovation. It promotes the use of renewable energies, reduces the energy consumption of buildings and thus contributes to achieving climate protection targets. However, this often requires investment in new technologies and training, which also creates new business opportunities.
In this day and age, when we are confronted with a flood of information and often have to laboriously search for relevant and helpful information, the question arises: what is the best and quickest way to get the information we need without wasting hours trawling through countless websites and still not achieving the desired results? The solution could soon be provided by the “planBIC” software, which introduces a new eco-tool specifically in connection with sustainability and the Building Energy Act.
This innovative tool focuses on providing you with a customized source of information that allows you to focus quickly and specifically on the relevant topics. Whether you need to search for technical terms, find suitable products for your building project and location or check legal requirements, planBIC provides you with a user-friendly platform to complete all these tasks effortlessly.
In addition, planBIC helps you to create a repayment plan that helps you to better understand and plan your financial obligations as part of your construction or renovation projects. And all this quickly and easily. The aim is to help you plan, build and refurbish more efficient buildings, thereby making an important contribution to climate protection.
Sustainability and the Building Energy Act are two very important and decisive factors for the future of the construction industry. By constructing and operating energy-efficient buildings and using resource-conserving building materials, we can not only protect the environment, but also achieve long-term savings while improving the quality of life for people and future generations. The GEG shows that sustainability in the construction industry is not an option, but an obligation. It challenges builders, architects and planners to break new ground and develop innovative solutions that make both ecological and economic sense.
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